Letters to the editor 10-2-12

There are Christian Republicans and Christian Democrats. There are political parties that are exactly that -- parties composed of people who are Christians, other faiths and no faith at all.

A ballot is far more than a presidential choice. It is composed of people running for other offices and various issues. Voters should be informed about all those choices.

A professor once told me that the most important choices are in the judges on the ballot because they have the most direct impact on people's lives. I think they are just supposed to interpret laws, but they actually do sometimes make laws. And they make judgments according to their own view of the laws. So you should be informed about their views. Also, since they are supposed to be impartial, they do not declare any party on a ballot. Yes, federal judges are appointed, but they come from the ranks of the elected judges.

Our local newspaper, prior to election day, does a good job of impartially describing the things on the ballot. On issues, they describe what it says and pros and cons about it.

I cannot imagine voting early or absentee (unless absolutely necessary) without this kind of information and time to read it and decide for myself what my choices should be. I am 86 years old, so I've voted in many elections. I always chose the person I had the most confidence in, regardless of party. So I wind up with a split ballot? That is OK with me because I am voting for what I believe in, the people I trust the most.

Barbara Jordan

Wooster

Think, vote to move forward

Editor:

The letter I intended to write would have explained while I feel I am better off today than I was four years ago. It would have said that my granddaughters would receive equal pay for equal work thanks to the Ledbetter Law signed by President Obama. It would have said that I rest a little more easily because 20 Al Qaida leaders have been eliminated and I will not be denied health care because of a pre-existing condition. My friends have been able to keep their kids on their insurance until economic factors permit their entering the workforce … but you know all that. You are not blind to these facts.

So, I implore you to not turn a blind eye to the outrageous behavior of Republican leaders who have no trouble standing before the nation and blatantly lying, featuring a guest who uses blasphemy regarding the president and having no conscience about endangering our country with an obstructionist agenda from day one! Is it because Obama is a man of color? I fought that concept, but I grieve that it is true.

But very serious events are now at play on the global stage. It is a time for cool heads and strong leadership. Romney has illustrated his poor judgement regarding international situations. Twice he has jumped the gun issuing attack statements before knowing the facts. The last leader who did this took us into Iraq. Romney would like to take us into Iran.

This candidate was so interested in "sticking it" to our President, he used a time of grief and concern for his personal gain. What happened to the spirit of 9/11 when we all stood together? Is this the kind of leader we need? Absolutely not!

Do not let your vote be bought by the out-of-state super pacs that are working against Sherrod Brown in Ohio with a candidate that has earned more "pants on fire" evaluations by independent fact checkers than ever before. Do not let the accomplishments of our president be denigrated by vicious and blatant lies. Take time to think and look into your heart. Move forward with a vote for the Democratic ticket.

Letty Nault

Wooster

Why not use name Freedlander?

Editor:

The Merchant Block building is progressing nicely and will surely be an asset to downtown Wooster.

The Freedlander Department Store, which occupied that spot until its demise, was also an asset to the downtown area for many decades. As an "old time," I recall shopping there with my parents and later for my own children and grandchildren. The store was a real landmark in Wooster.

Therefore, I am a bit disappointed the name "Freedlander" is not being used in reference to the new building.

Justine A. Geiser

Wooster

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I was thinking it was the other way around,you know the mindless followers.That is what the left is now.You can read it in the letters from people defending this administration.All they do is repeat the misinformation and outright lies.

October 3, 2012 7:41AM

Bam, it was the ignorance and arrogance of people such as you that allowed the rise of the real Hitler in Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Had you been a citizen of that country at that time, you'd have been right there in the midst of the racist mobs cheering him on. You're just too stupid to see the real parallels between the two situations. Fascist Germany vs the fascism-oligarthy promoted by modern-day corporate America. And it's the idiocy of the populations of the American hinterlands allowing it to happen.

October 3, 2012 6:14AM

The problem with loons is they DO think they are smarter as did Hitler.We all know how that ended.

October 2, 2012 11:55PM

A Republican found a magic genie's lamp and rubbed it. A genie appeared and said, "I will grant you one wish." The Republican replied, "I wish I were smarter." The genie complied and made the conservative smarter. The next day he became a liberal Democrat.

October 2, 2012 7:40PM

Try this short quiz to see which 2012 presidential candidate you side with...
http://www.isidewith.com/presidential-election-quiz

October 2, 2012 4:54PM

Should be obvious.The same way he has played Latino's and Black's.But then again the only thing obvious to the left is what the media tells them to think.Sheep!

October 2, 2012 2:49PM

". . . How does equalizer feel about women being used by Obama?" - bam, my wife asks that you define and state specifics how Obama has 'used' women.

October 2, 2012 1:00PM

God Bless You Barbara! A girl after my own heart. Wonderful letter, full of wisdom, common sense and good old fashioned all American MODERATION! Thank you!

October 2, 2012 12:53PM

How does equalizer feel about women being used by Obama?

October 2, 2012 10:22AM

How does Mitt Romney feel about women's role as Mormons?___________http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/10/02/jim-lehrer-ask-mitt-romney-if-he-stands-by-mormonism-s-views-of-women.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=cheatsheet_morning&cid=newsletter%3Bemail%3Bcheatsheet_morning&utm_term=Cheat%20Sheet

October 2, 2012 9:39AM

You did read it loon.If Obama lies and mainstream media covers it up did he still lie?

October 2, 2012 9:29AM

If bam posts and no one reads it did bam really post?

October 2, 2012 5:47AM

Or how about this Netty?This is a BLATANT LIE directly from your beloved Obama............http://hotair.com/archives/2012/10/01/cnn-hits-hard-on-libya-the-only-conclusion-is-that-the-white-house-tried-to-cover-something-up/.............I would suggest you get better informed but I presume you are not open to it so I hope you can live with the misery you are bestowing on your grandkids.

October 2, 2012 5:40AM

You mean like this from democrats Netty............http://hotair.com/archives/2012/09/29/obama-administration-tries-to-block-sequester-layoff-notices/..............In case you wondered THIS IS ILLEGAL.